This year's New Year was especially significant, as the smooth transfer of imperial power, favorable weather, and national prosperity were all reasons for grand celebration.
Zhulan asked Zhou Shuren for confirmation, "Fireworks performance?"
Zhou Shuren replied, "Yes, the funding for the fireworks is coming from the Emperor's private coffers. On the evening of the New Year's Eve, fireworks will be displayed in front of the Palace, and, by the way, also during the Lantern Festival."
Zhulan blinked, "Rumor has it that it's going to be a grand scale."
Zhou Shuren kept a straight face, "Yes, if the results are good, it is the Emperor's intent to continue."
Zhulan noted the look on her husband's face, sensing his concern about the expenditure, "Continuing means that next year the Emperor won't be paying out of his own pocket, right?"
